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Ministry of Textiles
Gandhi Shilp Bazaar kicks off in Goa
Goa | March 19, 2022
Gandhi Shilp Bazaar  the exhibition of crafts begins in Goa today. ‘Jharokha’ is a celebration of the traditional Indian handicrafts, handlooms, and art & culture. ‘Jharokha’ celebrates womanhood and the contribution of women in the field of art, craft and culture. Rohit Monseratte, Mayor, Corporation of the City of Panaji; Smt Jennifer Monseratte, Member of Legislative Assembly; N. Chawdikar, Director, Bal Bhavan Board; P. Mallikarjunaiah, Regional Director, Ministry of Textiles and Rajeshwari Menedal, Assistant Director, Office of Development Commissioner  were present on this occasion.
Gandhi Shilp Bazaar is being organized at various cities/metros in prominent places inviting artisans from various places of the country to participate with their exquisite crafts creations and to showcase their traditional arts, crafts and culture of Indian heritage.
Nearly 100 Master Craft Persons are participating with their invitation letters from different regions, bringing various crafts for display, demonstration and sale of their products like Hand Printed Textiles, Wood carving. Painting, Imitation Jewellery, Cane Bamboo, Terra Cotta, Leather, Wood ware, Grass Leaf Reed & Flower, Conch Shell, Embroidery & crochet, textiles, toy wooden Lacquerware, puppet, Kolhapuri Chappal, Batik Print, Carpet, Appliqué work, pottery, Lepcha textiles, Jute craft, Dry Flower, Crochet craft, Shells & Art ware etc. The Vidarbha Handicraft Artisans Welfare Association made arrangements for the participating Artisans with full infrastructure facilities.
The exhibition cum sale is not only for sale of handicrafts, it is also a promotion of marketing support to the artisans for exports, bulk orders and to achieve good results for handicrafts entrepreneurs, self-help groups, promoters, exporters and buyers in the market.
The Gandhi Shilp Bazaar  is open to the public on all days from March 18 to March 27, 2022 from 11-00 am to 09-00 pm at Bal Bhavan, Campal, Panaji.
Office of Development Commissioner  is the nodal agency in the Government of India for craft and artisan-based activities. It assists in the development, marketing and export of handicrafts, and the promotion of craft forms and skills. The assistance is in the form of technical and financial support, including in the form of schematic interventions implemented through its field offices and State Handicrafts Organizations.
Office of the Development Commissioner , Ministry of Textiles, Government of India is the Nodal Office for celebrating of Jharokha:Celebrating Craft in India under umbrella programme "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav" and initiative of the Govt of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. It is conceptualized to be held in association with the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Textiles. In this regard, the Office of Development Commissioner  is proposing to organize seven marketing events for the celebration of Jharokha: Celebrating Craft in India.
Ministry of Defence
New Sainik Schools in the Country
There is no provision for allocation of fund for opening of a new Sainik School by Ministry of Defence under the new initiative to set up 100 Sainik Schools in the Country. The initiative envisages creation of all necessary infrastructure, faculty and other requirements prescribed for new Sainik Schools in partnership mode by the entity setting up and operating the School . There is no provision of expenditure to be incurred by Government of India towards the same. However, an annual support on Merit-Cum-Means basis of up to 50% fee support  for up to 50% of class - strength  for the approved school, will be provided by Govt. of India through Sainik Schools Society.
Seven Sainik Schools under the erstwhile pattern have been approved, opened and made operational during last five years, out of which no Sainik School under erstwhile pattern has been opened or made operational in the State of Haryana during the last five years including current financial year 2022-23. However, under the new initiative of Government of India for setting up of 100 New Sainik Schools, a Memorandum of Agreement has been signed by Sainik Schools Society with 18 New Sainik Schools in partnership mode out of which 17 Schools, including two Schools from Haryana, have commenced classes from Academic Year 2022-23.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Shri Deepender Singh Hooda in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
GST Council to Meet on 21st July
The 28th meeting of the GST Council will be held in New Delhi on Saturday, the 21st of July, 2018 from 11:00 hours.
Prior to that, a preparatory meeting of officers will be held in New Delhi on Friday, the 20th of July, 2018 from 10:00 hours.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President condoles loss of lives due to bus accident in Buldhana, Maharashtra
The Vice President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to the bus accident in Buldhana, Maharashtra.
In a tweet, the Vice President said;
"Deeply anguished by the loss of lives in a tragic bus fire incident in Buldhana, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May they find strength and solace during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured."
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Eklavya Model Residential School teacher Dr. Yashpal Singh conferred National Teachers Award - 2023
It is a proud moment for Ministry of Tribal Affairs to witness a school teacher of EMRS emerging as a national awardee: Shri Arjun Munda
Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda today felicitated Dr. Yashpal Singh, an Eklavya Model Residential School  teacher, who was conferred the National Teachers’ Award – 2023. Dr. Yashpal Singh, Principal, EMRS Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh was one of the 75 most talented teachers who were selected through a rigorous and transparent online three stage process from all over the country for the National Teachers’ Award by President of India, on Teachers' Day.
On the occasion, Shri Munda said, “It is a proud moment for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to witness a teacher of EMRS emerging as a national awardee, for the fourth time. The exemplary work done by him shall motivate other school teachers and students to walk the road to excellence.”
Dr. Yashpal Singh has demonstrated his commitment and diligence towards profession, by way of making remarkable contributions to elevate the status of EMRS Bhopal and take the school’s name to newer heights. His distinct contributions encompass infrastructure advancement of the school, establishment of smart classrooms for EMRS students, the initiation of tree planting and sustainable environmental practices, ensuring zero drop-out rate and skill enablement in EMRS.
This award indeed shows the dedicated efforts if Ministry of Tribal Affairs' to facilitate tribal schools and integration of students into the mainstream, thus ensuring a brighter, successful future. It also recognizes all EMRS teachers and principals working collaboratively to enhance educational standards for tribal students. The concept of setting-up of EMRSs were started in the year 1997-98 to impart quality education to ST children in remote areas in order to enable them to avail of opportunities in high and professional educational courses and get employment in various sectors.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Sri Siddheshwara Swami
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Sri Siddheshwara Swami Ji. PM Modi said Paramapujya Sri Siddheshwara Swami Ji will be remembered for his outstanding service to society.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Paramapujya Sri Siddheshwara Swami Ji will be remembered for his outstanding service to society. He worked tirelessly for the betterment of others and was also respected for his scholarly zeal. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with his countless devotees. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Setu Bharatam Programme
Government has launched Setu Bharatam Programme to replace Railway Crossing on National Highways by Road over Bridges  /Road Under Bridges.
Government has taken up construction of such ROBs/RUBs on National Highways under Setu Bharatam programme through its own implementing agencies such as State PWDs, NHAI, and NHIDCL and funds are provided for construction of ROBs/RUBs like other National Highways Projects.
Administrative approval and financial sanction for construction of 123 nos of RoBs/RuBs have been accorded till date under Setu Bharatam Programme.
RoBs/RuBs are sometimes constructed as standalone projects and sometimes as part of improvement project for a section of National Highway. Hence, expenditure figures are not separately maintained for construction of RoBs/RuBs under Setu Bharatam programme.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.
Special Service and Features
AIR VICE MARSHAL MV RAMA RAO VISITS AIR FORCE STATION AVADI
Air Vice Marshal MV Rama Rao VM, Senior Air & Administration Staff Officer Headquarters Maintenance Command IAF visited Air Force Station Avadi from 03 Aug 22 to 05 Aug 22. Air Vice Marshal MV Rama Rao was received by Air Commodore S Sivakumar, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Avadi.
The Air Marshal inspected various works sites, sections and assessed the preparedness of the unit for any eventuality. He interacted with air warriors during the course of his visit. The Air Marshal appreciated the professionalism and zeal of the personnel and expressed his satisfaction on the steps taken by Station authorities towards improvement of quality of life, skill development, sports, health and well being of personnel and their families. The Air Marshal complimented all the Station personnel for upholding high professional standards in Logistics Management, Maintenance and Administration as well as in Training.
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Ministry of Textiles
Employment in the Textile Industry
The textile industry is one of the largest sources of employment generation in the country with over 45 million people employed directly, including a large number of women and rural population. Government has taken number of measures/incentives to boost textile sector and generate employment in the country as a whole. The government has announced 7 Mega Investment Textiles Parks  and Production Linked Incentive  Scheme in the budget 2021-22, to enable the textile industry to become globally competitive, attract large investments, boost employment generation and exports and contribute to achieve the goal of 5 trillion dollar economy. Besides, Government is also implementing various other schemes/programmes for overall development of Textile Sector which also provide thrust in generating employment opportunities.
Third party evaluation has been undertaken for schemes being implemented in Textile Sector from time to time. Based on the recommendations of the evaluation studies, necessary measures have been taken to amend/modify the schemes to resolve the bottlenecks in implementation.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani in Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
Notice of India Post against fake surveys and quizzes through social media
Kochi: April 26,2022
India Post over the recent days has been observing various URLs/addresses of websites getting circulated in social media such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram and through emails/SMS containing tiny URLs/Short URLs, claiming that India Post was providing Government subsidies through certain surveys, quizzes, etc.
The concerned Officers have informed that India Post was not involved in activities like announcing subsidies, bonus or prizes based on surveys etc. Public receiving such notifications/messages/e-mails are advised not to believe or respond to such fake and spurious messages or share any personal details. It is also advised not to share any personally identifiable information such as date of birth, account numbers, mobile numbers, place of birth & OTP etc.
Shri Reevendranadh V. K., Assistant Director, Office of the Postmaster General, Central Region, Kerala Circle also informed that India Post was taking necessary action to take down these URLs/links/Websites through various preventive mechanisms.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister chairs High Level Meeting on Border Security
Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah chaired High Level Meeting to review the current status of Border Security and measures to be taken to strengthen it further.
The meeting was attended by Home Secretary, Secretary , Special Secretary  and Directors General of Border Security Force, Sashastra Seema Bal, Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Assam Rifles, along with other senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Shri Shah stressed upon Modi Government’s policy of ‘Zero Tolerance’ towards terrorism, insurgency, corruption as well as smuggling of weapons, narcotics and cattle. He directed the senior officers to take stringent measures against these practices. The Home Minister also directed the DGs to identify all issues affecting border security and submit a detailed action plan to the Ministry in this regard.
The Home Minister stressed that it must be ensured that best facilities for housing, health and training are available to the security personnel who are posted on the border. “We must keep in mind that 130 crore countrymen are safe because of these security personnel on the border”, he said.
Election Commission
Indication of Deployment of Central Armed Police Forces in 98% of the Polling Booths in Fourth Phase
About 79% Voter Turnout in West Bengal in Third Phase of Lok Sabha Polls, Says CEO, WB
Kolkata, April 23, 2019
Five Parliamentary constituencies among 116 covering 13 States and two Union Territories had poll in the third phase of General Election to Lok Sabha, 2019 today. The average polling percentage in West Bengal is 78.97 till 5 pm. During the said time, the poll percentage of Balurghat was 80.98, whereas, the percentage in Maldaha Uttar, Maldaha Dakshin, Jangipur and Murshidabad are 76.43, 77.45, 78.58 and 81.41. Total 80 lakh 34 thousand and 650 electors including service voters exercised their franchises. The Chief Electoral Officer , West Bengal, Dr Aariz Aftab stated that barring few stray incidents, the poll of this phase was peaceful. There was an incident of death in the Bhagabangola block of Murshidabad due to group clashes outside the polling booth and also an unnatural death of polling personnel after he went home without any intimation. He also said that Central Armed Police Forces  will be deployed in 98 per cent of the booths in the fourth phase of poll, scheduled on April 29, 2019.
According to Shri S N Gupta, the Additional Director General , West Bengal police who was also present with Dr Aftab, nine people have been injured in stray incidents of violence and 231 arrested out of which seven are for specific causes. He added that four FIRs have been lodged for such incidents, besides three bombs have been recovered.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
145.68 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,45,582
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.42%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.20%
10,846 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,42,95,407
33,750 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
68.09 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Statewise status of Omicron Variant
|
|
S. No.
|
|
State
|
|
No. of Omicron Cases
|
|
Discharged/Recovered/Migrated
|
|
1
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
510
|
|
193
|
|
2
|
|
Delhi
|
|
351
|
|
57
|
|
3
|
|
Kerala
|
|
156
|
|
1
|
|
4
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
136
|
|
85
|
|
5
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
121
|
|
98
|
|
6
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
120
|
|
86
|
|
7
|
|
Telangana
|
|
67
|
|
27
|
|
8
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
64
|
|
18
|
|
9
|
|
Haryana
|
|
63
|
|
40
|
|
10
|
|
Odisha
|
|
37
|
|
1
|
|
11
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
20
|
|
4
|
|
12
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
17
|
|
3
|
|
13
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
9
|
|
9
|
|
14
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
8
|
|
4
|
|
15
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
8
|
|
5
|
|
16
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
3
|
|
2
|
|
17
|
|
Jammu and Kashmir
|
|
3
|
|
3
|
|
18
|
|
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
19
|
|
Goa
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
20
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
21
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
22
|
|
Manipur
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
23
|
|
Punjab
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
||
|
Total
|
|
1,700
|
|
639
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Doordarshan Kendra, Sinad, Radhanpur Analog Broadcasting Service will be closed from 31.10.2021
As per Doordarshan Directorate, New Delhi order, analog transmission service of Doordarshan Programme from Doordarshan HPT Radhanpur will be stopped with effect from 31.10.2021. it is here by inform to general public / viewers that Doordarshan Channels are available at DTH platform at "DD Free Dish" more information in this regard is available website https://prasarbharati.gov.in and on https://www.freedish.in.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund 
Agriculture Infrastructure Fund aims at providing a medium-long term debt financing facility till 2025-2026. Till date, a total of 8488 projects have been sanctioned under the scheme with a loan amount of Rs. 6098 crores, out of which, Rs. 2071 crores have been disbursed for 4003 projects. The details of total number of beneficiaries including farmers and entrepreneurs under the said scheme till date, State-wise, have been placed below.
|
|
SN
|
|
States
|
|
PACS
|
|
Agri-Entrepreneur
|
|
Farmer
|
|
Farmer Producers Organization
|
|
Start-up
|
|
Others
|
|
Total
|
|
1
|
|
MADHYA PRADESH
|
|
351
|
|
1331
|
|
241
|
|
3
|
|
12
|
|
16
|
|
1954
|
|
2
|
|
RAJASTHAN
|
|
258
|
|
329
|
|
61
|
|
1
|
|
2
|
|
3
|
|
654
|
|
3
|
|
MAHARASHTRA
|
|
309
|
|
166
|
|
54
|
|
12
|
|
6
|
|
8
|
|
555
|
|
4
|
|
GUJARAT
|
|
151
|
|
143
|
|
42
|
|
2
|
|
5
|
|
3
|
|
346
|
|
5
|
|
UTTAR PRADESH
|
|
549
|
|
89
|
|
44
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
684
|
|
6
|
|
HARYANA
|
|
95
|
|
86
|
|
30
|
|
16
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
229
|
|
7
|
|
TELANGANA
|
|
207
|
|
112
|
|
8
|
|
1
|
|
5
|
|
0
|
|
333
|
|
8
|
|
ODISHA
|
|
103
|
|
40
|
|
43
|
|
11
|
|
4
|
|
2
|
|
203
|
|
9
|
|
PUNJAB
|
|
60
|
|
66
|
|
12
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
138
|
|
10
|
|
KARNATAKA
|
|
826
|
|
39
|
|
28
|
|
2
|
|
4
|
|
1
|
|
900
|
|
11
|
|
ANDHRA PRADESH
|
|
1367
|
|
45
|
|
5
|
|
4
|
|
3
|
|
0
|
|
1424
|
|
12
|
|
CHHATTISGARH
|
|
123
|
|
35
|
|
19
|
|
0
|
|
3
|
|
7
|
|
187
|
|
13
|
|
WEST BENGAL
|
|
200
|
|
16
|
|
27
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
245
|
|
14
|
|
TAMIL NADU
|
|
201
|
|
21
|
|
18
|
|
1
|
|
3
|
|
1
|
|
245
|
|
15
|
|
BIHAR
|
|
40
|
|
12
|
|
13
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
65
|
|
16
|
|
HIMACHAL PRADESH
|
|
20
|
|
9
|
|
11
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
40
|
|
17
|
|
UTTARAKHAND
|
|
102
|
|
9
|
|
8
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
2
|
|
123
|
|
18
|
|
JHARKHAND
|
|
1
|
|
8
|
|
8
|
|
3
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
20
|
|
19
|
|
KERALA
|
|
70
|
|
10
|
|
2
|
|
2
|
|
2
|
|
1
|
|
87
|
|
20
|
|
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
10
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
11
|
|
21
|
|
ASSAM
|
|
7
|
|
6
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
15
|
|
22
|
|
DELHI
|
|
0
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
2
|
|
23
|
|
ARUNACHAL PRADESH
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
1
|
|
24
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
10
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
10
|
|
25
|
|
Andaman & Nicobar
|
|
3
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
3
|
|
26
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
3
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
3
|
|
27
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
11
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
0
|
|
11
|
|
|
|
Grand Total
|
|
5067
|
|
2576
|
|
685
|
|
61
|
|
53
|
|
46
|
|
8488
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Precautionary Landing by Advanced Light Helicopter of Indian Air Force
An Advanced Light Helicopter of Indian Air Force was airborne from Air Force Station, Sarsawa on a routine training mission. Approximately 30 NM out of Sarsawa, the helicopter developed a technical snag and carried out precautionary landing South of the airfield. The actions taken by the pilots were prompt and correct. No damage to any property has been reported. Recovery team was launched immediately from Air Force Station, Sarsawa.
Ministry of Home Affairs
SERVICES OF CISF TO PRIVATE SECTOR
As per CISF Act, 1968, Central Industrial Security Force  is deployed for security duties of private industrial undertakings at the request and cost of the management on the basis of threat assessment.
Revenue earned and credited to the Consolidated Fund of India on account of deployment of CISF on security services for private sector undertakings during last 3 years is as under:
|
|
Year
|
|
2019-20
|
|
2020-21
|
|
2021-22
|
|
Amount 
|
|
₹ 98,90,60,330
|
|
₹ 1,11,54,96,912
|
|
₹ 1,15,21,69,545
CISF also provides technical consultancy service to industrial establishments. Revenue earned and credited to the consolidated Fund of India by way of consultancy fee from Private Sector during last 3 years is as under:
|
|
Year
|
|
2019-20
|
|
2020-21
|
|
2021-22
|
|
Amount 
|
|
₹ 37,50,000
|
|
00.00
|
|
00.00
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Railways
During 2023-24, the overall utilization of Vande Bharat trains has been 99.60%
- To opitimise utilization of accommodation in AC chair car & Executive class, zonal railways delegated power to introduce discounts up to a maximum of 25% of basic fare
- It is continuous endeavour of Indian Railways to reduce the operational cost of trains
Zonal railways had been delegated power to introduce discounts up to a maximum of 25% of basic fare in AC chair car and Executive class in order to optimize utilization of accommodation . This authorized zonal railways to offer competitive fares over certain segments after analyzing the travel trends for all competitive modes in the region and also estimating the future occupancy potential.
The same provisions were extended with some minor modifications . Further, fare rationalization is a continuous process to optimize utilization of travel accommodation in trains.
During current financial year, 2023-24 , the overall utilization of Vande Bharat trains has been 99.60%.
The operational cost depends on various factors including traction energy cost and traction energy consumption. It is continuous endeavour of Indian Railways to reduce the operational cost of trains. Vande Bharat rakes are having regenerative braking system as its core design feature which feeds braking energy back to Over Head Equipment  and thus reduces traction energy consumption.
This information was given by the Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.